Our skin has a major role in detoxifying the body. It is the body’s largest organ and can excrete up to 2 pounds of toxins daily. The skin can become clogged with dead skin cells and cosmetics. If this happens toxins are unable to leave the body through sweating. Dry skin brushing is a cheap and effective technique that removes the dead skin cells allowing toxins to leave the body through the skin during sweating.
Other health benefits of dry skin brushing:
- Removes dead skin cells allowing for the growth of new ones.
- Allows for better lymph drainage in the skin.
- The movement of the brush across the skin will improve circulation to that area.
- Creates smoother skin along with a healthy glow.
- The appearance of cellulite is reduced due to the increased blow flow to the skin.
- After the dead skin is sloughed off the skin will become firmer.
- The act of dry skin brushing is invigorating and leaves you feeling more awake and alert. A great alternative to coffee in the morning.
- Takes some stress off of the liver and kidneys, other detoxification organs. These organs must additionally deal with any toxins that don’t leave through the skin.
Dry skin brushing technique:
The best way to fit dry skin brushing into your daily routine is to do it in the morning before your shower. You want to do this procedure while your skin is dry. To avoid damaging the skin, use any soft, natural fiber brush. A long handled brush is also a good idea to allow you to get to the hard to reach places like your back. Dry skin brushing takes about 5 minutes in total so it won’t tack a whole lot of extra time onto your morning routine. You want to start with your hands or feet and brush on your bare skin in small circles. Continue brushing all along your body toward the heart. Go over your whole body including your head. If you have any areas of broken skin or rashes make sure to avoid them.
Dry skin brushing is an easy and effective technique to allow the body to detoxify naturally. Apply this simple dry skin brushing technique to experience the health benefits stated above.
Share in the comments your experiences with dry skin brushing.
To your health!
Jesse
This is a fantastic article Jesse! Skin brushing has so many amazing health benefits – a great way to invigorate the body 🙂
Thanks for the compliment! I agree – dry skin brushing is a great way to help optimize your health! I’m excited to start doing it daily!! 🙂
I did a 21 day cleanse and incorporated dry brushing every morning. The ritual itself is something that makes me feel more stable and anchored. I just heard of oil pulling as well- something to look into if you haven’t already. love it, thanks for the post!
Thanks for sharing Skylor! I’m glad you enjoyed the dry skin brushing 🙂 Why did you stop after the cleanse?
Oil pulling – I have tried that a couple of times with sesame oil and coconut oil. There is another idea for a blog post – thanks 🙂
Thanks for the comment – have a great week!
All in one. Its cheap, beneficial and etc. Why do not to try? Thanks Jesse for giving us so many useful tips. I will definitely try this Dry skin brushing 🙂
You’re welcome Julia!! Let me know how it goes! 😉
I lost 20 pounds in 3 months with Dry skin brushing alone. Very little dieting and exercise but skin brushing everyday and the weight just came off. I wonder if I had 20 lbs of toxins built up in my body. Either way I love the way my skin feels and I will continue to dry skin brush for the rest of my life. By the way I’m 52 years old and my husband noticed my skin felt so much softer after a few weeks of skin brushing. I was told to use essential oils along with the brushing and I did at first but now I just dry skin brush. What are the benefits if essential oils are used with the dry skin brushing ?
Thank you for sharing your dry skin brushing experience Sherri!
Essential oils can have many benefits when used on a dry skin brush. These benefits vary depending on the oil used but include relaxation and being antibacterial etc.
Keep on brushing 🙂